Madison, at its best

When I generally write about any place I have been to, I kind of filter, put in what we have done, describe the place ans just move on. But to write about Madison will not be all that easy. Coz it is to be seen and felt... But I would still like to try...

Madison is a small little town in the state of Wisconsin. This was where we spent 2 days out of the long weekend mentioned in my last post Go Chicago. This is a quaint little town with all the beauty that a typical American neighbourhood has to offer. The city is based around their state Capitol and built all around it. Yes, exactly the way Trichur round is :)

As we were put up near Monona Terrace, there was the very beautiful Lake Monona flowing with an elegance I have rarely seen. And cycling around the lake and the capitol is a very common task for people there making the environment more eco-friendly and making the people, much healthier.

We were indeed happy that we didnt visit the place during winter as the place freezes even before winter seeps into other places. It's generally cool and has an inviting touch to it. As we spent our days stolling around the small city and taking in some of what it had to offer, we realized that this was the first time that we felt American culture at its best.

It's home to University of Wisconsin and the merry student population adds to the picturesque town. At evenings, the university has a lot to offer to the general public and this includes food and music at a park overlooking the lake. Trust me, you couldn't have seen both young and the old looking happier!

Once in a year, the city hosts a food festival 'Taste of Madison' and weren't we lucky to be there at the very time? With Peruvian, Brazilian, Indian, Thai, Italian and all kind of cuisines(complete with desserts), it was not just a street food fest, it was a celebration. And the food was just yummy.

The Dane county farmers market, the Botanical Garden and museums are all listed in the things-to-do wiki for Madison. But once you are actually there, all you gotta do is walk out and enjoy the city for what it is. And you will not eb disappointed for it celebrates all the time, the Celebration of life...